ANOTHERMOTHER RUNNER

#339: TMI Topics with Author Mara Altman (and Molly!)

Sarah and Molly tuck into another round of TMI topics with Mara Altman, the author of Gross Anatomy: Dispatches from the Front (and Back) (and mother of toddler twins!). The trio quickly goes there, talking about “hoohoos” and hemorrhoids. The first of many fabulous lines uttered by the guest is her admission, “I’ve always had anal issues.” From there, the conversation naturally (naturally!) moves to poop and buttcrack-chafing. Molly admits her love of B.O., prompting Mara to confess what helps her overcome writer’s block. The guest tells the origin story of PMS, which leads to a thought-provoking discussion about it really being a “permission slip for gruffer feelings.” Later, laughs abound as the talk turns to “crotch torture” and hot-boxing. Molly puts a great “you be you” bow on the episode.

In the intro, Molly and SBS talk about #foundchange (natch!) plus winter running apparel and Mercury Mile fabulousness. The guest joins the show—and the TMI talk starts in earnest—at 15:00.

Note: This episode is rated R, not suitable for most family road trips.

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